Is your home losing energy? Here’s how to fix it and potentially upgrade the look and feel simultaneously. As a homeowner, you work hard to keep your home comfortable, cozy, and cost-effective. But if you’ve noticed drafty rooms, chilly spots near windows, or higher-than-usual heating bills, your house could be losing energy in other ways as well.

A home energy audit may be the first step in the right direction to uncover where your home is underperforming. While you can hire a professional for a full evaluation, many homeowners start with a simple walkthrough to spot areas that need attention.

Once you’ve identified the problem areas, it’s not just about sealing leaks or replacing weather stripping—it’s about thinking long-term: How can I upgrade my home to make it more efficient, comfortable, and valuable?

Let’s talk about your renovation opportunities:

Poor or missing insulation is one of the biggest reasons for heat loss—especially in older homes. If your attic, walls, or floors feel cold in winter or hot in summer, it may be time to:

• Add or replace attic insulation.
• Insulate exterior walls (especially if your home was built before the 1980s).
• Install insulation under floors or in crawl spaces.

The bonus is that good insulation keeps your home cooler in summer, too.

Replacing outdated windows and doors provides an opportunity to create a more comfortable interior and improve your home’s curb appeal. Swapping them out for energy-efficient models is one of the most impactful renovations you can make.

Look for the specifications we demand in all new windows: double or triple-panes, low-E coatings that reduce heat loss, insulated exterior doors with secure weather stripping.